The Sankofa Cinema Club

Welcome to the Sankofa Cinema Club!

Come join us on Sat Dec 20, 2025 at The Macon Branch Library on 361 Lewis Avenue for an afternoon of film, fun and community. Our club celebrates the rich African history in cinema, showcasing powerful stories and talented filmmakers from the diaspora.

We will see the film, Voodoo and the Church in Haiti. Western and African cultures collide in Haiti resulting in religious conflict between Christianity and Voodoo. Despite centuries of vigilant opposition from the Christian Church, Voodoo has flourished in Haiti and continues to be one of the strongest elements underlying Haitian culture. This film dispels Hollywood stereotypes and presents Voodoo as a belief system that has been passed down from African ancestor to slave to present day Haitian. Traveling from the intensely overcrowded streets of Port-au-Prince to the serenity of the Haitian countryside, the viewer comes to see how the Haitian has accepted both the Christian and Voodoo mythology for use in daily life. The highly integrated Haitian culture is truthfully revealed. This film was accomplished with the full cooperation of the Haitian people who are anxious to have the true story of Voodoo in Haiti unfold. It is essential viewing for promotion of cross-cultural understanding.

As an extra treat, Kassandra Khalil, Program Director of Haiti Cultural Exchange will join us for a Q&A to open our lively and interactive discussion after the film.

Grab some popcorn, settle in, and immense yourself in the beauty of African storytelling. Whether you're a film buff or just looking for a unique experience, The Sankofa Cinema Club is the place to be. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and discover new cinematic gems!

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